Fotoreproductie van (vermoedelijk) een tekening gesigneerd door 'Jean Bremond', voorstellend Christus en discipelen in de Hof van Olijven c. 1880 - 1900

This drawing, possibly by Jean Bremond, depicts Christ and his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. Note the raised hand of one of the disciples. It's a gesture that echoes across millennia, from ancient orators to modern-day politicians, signifying supplication, revelation, or even accusation. Think of classical depictions of philosophers expounding their wisdom, their hands raised as if to grasp the very fabric of truth. Yet, here, the gesture carries a different weight, burdened by the impending betrayal and sorrow. This motif, like a restless spirit, resurfaces throughout art history, each time tinged with the specific emotional landscape of its era. It speaks to our collective memory of moments of heightened emotion, engaging viewers on a subconscious level. The artist uses this visual language to tap into our deepest fears and anxieties, leaving us to ponder the cyclical nature of history.